Berkshire Banshees Wheelchair Rugby hosted their first of two taster sessions last Sunday for children aged eight-16.
17 people took part in the two hour session, which included children with physical, learning or neurological conditions as well as their siblings and parents.
The second session will take place on Sunday at Reading Blue Coat School.
The club, which was founded in 2017, has an established adult team for players 16 and over, men and women and currently has 22 registered players.
Banshees are now looking to expand their club by venturing into youth rugby where they hope to set up a new side who will play alongside the adult team with the goal of transitioning the players into the adult team.
The club are inviting students to attend free taster sessions at Reading Blue Coat School on Sunday, January 15 and Sunday, January 22 who would be interested in trying out for the team.
Alongside their delivery partner CH Rugby, the club is delivering six week wheelchair rugby sessions in both mainstream and SEND schools such as Addington, Brookfields and The Avenue.
Players do not have to be in a wheelchair to take part. Wheelchairs, gloves and bibs will be provided along with coaching from qualified individuals.
For more information, please contact Craig Hunter at [email protected]
